Week of Welcome

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7:00 AM, Saturday, August 25–1:30 PM, Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Campus Center

The Week of Welcome (WOW) celebration kicks off in late August for incoming students. Students will be invited to move in to their dorm room, attend an all-campus fair, meet with their advisors, and enjoy a host of activities to help them get acquainted with the college.

Incoming students and parents will be notified via mail and email regarding the schedule of events. Here is an overview of the schedule of events on campus during WOW. A complete list of activities will be available at check-in for incoming students and parents on Saturday, August 25.

Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in activities on Saturday. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about how Dordt serves your students and meet other parents. We'll have a registration table for parents in the Campus Center to pick up name tags and the Parent Handbook.

The Bookstore, Business Office and Registrar's Offices will be open on Saturday, August 25 to answer questions and help students with final enrollment details.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25

7-10 a.m. - Check-in/registration/grab-and-go breakfast

This will be your first stop on campus. You will need to pick up welcome baskets, nametags, ID cards, other information. Younger siblings can also register for our Little Sibs program.

7:00-10:30 a.m. - Move in

WOW staff and athletic teams are ready to help you move your belongings into your dorm room.

11:30 am. - Welcoming celebration

Dordt faculty and staff will join parents and incoming students in a welcoming ceremony. This is a time for us to worship and be welcomed by Dordt faculty and staff.

12:30-2 p.m. - Lunch is provided for family members

Students are also able to visit the Department Expo to find out more about clubs on campus.

2 p.m. - Parent Information Panel

President Hoekstra will welcome parents and you'll be able to hear from several departments including Student Services, Campus Health, Career Development Center, and Academic Enrichment Center about the services offered to your students. This is also a great time to answer any of your parent-specific questions.